People born with disabilities shouldn’t be even a step behind in receiving the equal rights and respect as other people. Every year, International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated on December 3 to raise awareness on the challenges faced by people with disabilities and to look for ideas to provide them with their deserved rights and opportunities. Here is all you need to know about its history, significance, and quotes you can share to celebrate the special day.
Date, History, and Significance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed annually on December 3. Its history dates back to 1992 when this special day was announced by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. This day is celebrated with the aim of understanding disability issues and gaining support to ensure their right to dignity, well-being, and equal opportunities.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Quotes
Stephen Hawking – "Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet."
Helen Keller – "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision."
Franklin D. Roosevelt – "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today."
Mahatma Gandhi – "You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty."
Oscar Pistorius – "It’s not about the legs you stand on, it’s about the heart you stand with."
Aimee Mullins – "Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you’re needed by someone."
Barack Obama – "We have a moral obligation to ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential."
Marlee Matlin – "Being deaf doesn't mean you're not capable of achieving things."
Jim Abbott – "You don’t need two hands to play baseball, you just need a heart."
Geoffrey Canada – "We have an obligation to leave the world better than we found it, and that includes creating opportunities for people with disabilities."
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